In 2003, mere weeks from our wedding date, my future husband and I picked up a Minnesota State Parks Passport Club kit from one of the park nature shops. What a wonderful way to step off on our life together, I recall thinking, by flitting around Minnesota exploring all 70+ state parks and recreation areas. […]
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THINGS TO DO IN EAGAN WITH KIDS & FAMILY Welcome to Eagan! The city has often won praise for being considered one of the best communities to live in Minnesota. Just south of the Mississippi River, Eagan is a quick drive from the excitement of Minneapolis & St Paul and convenient to major shopping districts.
THINGS TO DO IN STILLWATER WITH KIDS & FAMILY Welcome to Stillwater, Minnesota! A visit always manages to feel like something special. The pretty city, nestled in the St Croix river valley, dresses up for every season and caters to every crowd: families, tourists, shoppers, diners, outdoor enthusiasts and music lovers (for starters). Read on
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THINGS TO DO IN THE ALBERTVILLE-ST MICHAEL AREA WITH KIDS & FAMILYÂ Looking for things to do beyond shopping in the Albertville-St Michael area? Bargain-hunters often zero in on this area for the Albertville Premium Outlets mall, but there’s so much more going for it. We have loads of ideas for entertaining kids in these
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THINGS TO DO IN MAPLE GROVE WITH KIDS & FAMILY Welcome to Maple Grove! Popular for upscale shopping and beautifully maintained natural and recreational parks, Maple Grove Minnesota Family Fun can be found in small businesses, special events, kid-friendly restaurants and parks. Families can find both big-ticket and free family fun in the northwest area
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Red Wing is beautiful to visit any time of year with kids, but the fall can be particularly lovely and there are a few good reasons to plan a fall visit, including the annual Children’s Book Festival (held the mid-weekend of September), a fall warehouse sale at Red Wing Shoes and Featherstone Pottery’s annual fall
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THINGS TO DO IN BLOOMINGTON WITH KIDS & FAMILY Welcome to Bloomington! The city is the fifth largest in Minnesota and home to one of the country’s top tourist attractions – the Mall of America. While the Mall is certainly packed with fun, don’t overlook Bloomington’s natural spaces. The mighty Mississippi River forms the southern
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THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO CARRIE FROM BLOOMINGTON! Carrie’s fall favorites include APPLE JACK ORCHARDS (she appreciates the wristband includes all the activities and says the cafe has the best treats), HALLOWEEN TRICKS AND TREATS AT VALLEYFAIR (great for her littles) and enjoying the fall colors at the MINNESOTA LANDSCAPE ARBORETUM. Thank you
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Our easy apple crisp recipe with step-by-step photos can be made in a single dish. The crispy topping has a rich, buttery flavor. One bite, and your family will be begging for more. This is my mom’s apple crisp recipe. There is no peeling involved. There are 5 ingredients that we don’t bother to measure (I’ve given approximate measures for
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Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center provides a unique opportunity for families to learn and explore the outdoors. The park is approximately half an hour east of the Twin Cities near the junction of the St. Croix and Mississippi Rivers. Hiking trails wind throughout the pines, savanna, prairies, ravines, an apple orchard, and along the
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